Chisago County

Chisago County is a county in the Twin Cities region of Minnesota. Its principal settlements are: Taylors Falls, which abuts the St. Croix River which separates Minnesota and Wisconsin. North Branch Chisago City, a northern suburb of the Twin Cities in the Chisago Lakes area, comprising Lindstrom and Center City. == Understand == Chisago County lies on Minnesota's eastern border, abutting the western border of Wisconsin (across the Saint Croix River). The Saint Croix flows south-southeast along the county's eastern border. The Sunrise River flows north through the county's central part, collecting the waters of the North Branch Sunrise River and Hay Creek before discharging into the St. Croix at the county's eastern boundary. The county terrain consists of rolling hills, devoted to agriculture. Chisago County is strongly influenced by the German, Swedish and Norwegian immigrants who settled there in the mid-19th century. == Get in == U.S. Highway 8 serves as a main route for the county. == Get around == == See == 1 Folsom House, 272 W Government St, Taylors Falls (north of U.S. Highway 8), ☏ +1 651 465-3125. F-Su 1-5PM. The former home of lumber baron W.H.C. Folsom in the Angel Hill historic district. Built in 1855. $6 adults, $5 seniors/veterans/active military/students, $4 children ages 5-17, free for children age 4 and under. (updated Jul 2022) 2 Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail, Taylors Falls, ☏ +1 651 257-6668. 8AM-8PM daily. 50-acre outdoor sculpture park. (updated Jul 2022) == Do == 1 Wild Mountain, Taylors Falls. Ski area and tubing hill. In summer, it has a small waterpark, alpine slide (you control the speed of your sled), free fall (jumping from a 2-story tower), and go carts. (updated Apr 2025) 2 Interstate State Park. This Minnesota state park and a Wisconsin state park of the same name straddle the Dalles of the St. Croix River. 3 North Branch Golf Course, 38585 Forest Blvd, North Branch, ☏ +1 651 674-9989. 18-hole golf course. Green fees for non-: adult 9 holes $15, 18 holes $25; senior or veteran 9 holes $13, 18 holes $20. Cart rental: 9 holes $10, 18 holes $15 per person. Club rental $10. (updated May 2025) 4 North Branch Cinema, 38450 Tanger Dr, North Branch, ☏ +1 651 674-0123. Evening: adult $8, children under 13 $6; matinees: $6 for everyone (updated May 2025) == Buy == 1 North Branch Outlets, 38500 Tanger Dr, North Branch, ☏ +1 651 674-5886. M-Sa 10AM-8PM, Su 11AM-6PM. Outlet mall. == Eat == 1 The Drive-In, 572 Bench St, Taylors Falls (MN Highway 95 north of U.S. Highway 8), ☏ +1 651 465-7831. mid-April through mid-October. == Drink == == Sleep == === Taylors Falls === The Cottage Bed & Breakfast, 950 Fox Glen Drive, ☏ +1 651 465-3595, cottage12@frontiernet.net. Check-in: 4-7PM, check-out: 11AM. From $120. The Old Jail Bed & Breakfast, 349 W Government St, ☏ +1 651 465-3112, oldjail@frontiernet.net. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. $140+. Wannigan Point Cabins, 150 Maple Street (4 blocks north on Main Street turn right on Chisago Street go 2 blocks right on Maple Street), ☏ +1 651-465-3247. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. Quaint log-sided cabins with knotty pine interiors. Cabins will accommodate up to 6 people. All cabins are air conditioned and insulated for year round accommodations From $128. === North Branch === 1 AmericInn, 38675 14th Ave, ☏ +1 651 674-8627, toll-free: +1-800-634-3444, fax: +1 651 674-8632. Heated indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and guest laundry facilities available. Free wireless internet and free breakfast. Pets allowed. From $90. 2 Budget Host Inn, 6010 Main St, ☏ +1 651 243-5155, toll-free: +1-800-283-4678, fax: +1 651 243-5159. Indoor pool, guest laundry, wireless internet, and continental breakfast available. From $70. == Connect == == Go next == Pine City a 40-minute drive away along the St. Croix Scenic Byway